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displace vs flick

flick vs displace

displace is not a noun while flick is a noun.

displace and flick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
displace No No Yes No
flick Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flick is a hyponym of displace; that is, flick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than displace:
  • displace: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  • flick: twitch or flutter
Other hyponyms of displace include mobilise, mobilize, relocate, dislocate, luxate, slip, splay, translate, place, post, send, station, agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex, channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport, funnel, brandish, flourish, wave, draw, pull, carry, transport, tug, disarrange, lay, place, pose, position, put, set, engage, lock, mesh, operate, impel, propel, launch, set in motion, roll, twine, wind, wrap, unroll, unwind, wind off, force, squeeze, wedge, work, disgorge, shed, spill, slop, spill, splatter, unseat, disunite, divide, part, separate, deracinate, extirpate, root out, uproot, depress, press down, lift, riffle, ruffle, work, take back, center, centre, pump, scan, bump around, jar, shake up, dandle, revolve, roll, force, push, rock, sway, fluctuate, pulse, dislodge, reposition, shift, glide, stir, play, bowl over, knock over, overturn, tip over, tump over, turn over, upset, send, ship, transport, direct, send, transport, saltate, bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down, lift, raise, bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise, drop, sink, advance, bring forward, chase away, dispel, drive away, drive off, drive out, run off, turn back, shift, transfer, displace, crowd, herd, circulate, circulate, distribute, pass around, pass on, drive out, force out, rouse, rout out, drive, race, rush, whoosh, woosh, pour, slip, bring outside, exteriorize, upstage, swing, turn, turn over, turn, turn, slide, run, whistle, beat, flap, singsong, hustle, wash, rake, blow, drag, draw, pull, lateralize, translate, hit, strike, sling, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
displace (noun) flick (noun)
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
a short stroke
a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)
displace (verb) flick (verb)
cause to move, usually with force or pressure remove with a flick (of the hand)
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense touch or hit with a light, quick blow
take the place of or have precedence over cause to make a snapping sound
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position throw or toss with a quick motion
twitch or flutter
cause to move with a flick
flash intermittently
look through a book or other written material
shine unsteadily
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